V12 cooling problem, but not what you're expecting

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12-14-2018, 12:53 PM

Doug

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V12 cooling problem, but not what you're expecting

My V12 is running way too cool, too long..The temp needle hasn't moved higher the quarter-way up the scale in ages. .....which means the heater isn't very effective. Brrrrr!

I think my thermostats must be stuck open.

Anyhow, I had to chuckle a bit.

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12-14-2018, 04:31 PM

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Generate more heat by driving much, much faster!

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12-14-2018, 05:00 PM

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This will do it.

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12-14-2018, 06:37 PM

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Generate more heat by driving much, much faster!

Now there's a solution I can live with

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12-14-2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve M

Generate more heat by driving much, much faster!

Can confirm. This works. Temp solution is a square of cardboard covering part of the rad.

I’m in the same boat with Doug. Tomorrow is new Tstats and wiper transplant day.

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12-15-2018, 09:05 AM

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In cold temps my gage moves up maybe 1/4 from bottom to N and heater is hot as Hell. I also have new stats. The old stats were stuck open and would overheat.

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